CAD Audio M179 Large Diaphragm Variable Polar Pattern Condenser Studio Microphone

The CAD M179 combines a vintage capsule design with advanced electronics. The M179 features the dual pattern version of the original equitek e-300 capsule, an externally biased capsule with a gold sputtered 1.1" diaphragm.

Key Features

• Continuously variable pattern with a "hard" cardioid center detent
• Large 1.1" dual diaphragm external bias condenser capsule
• Gold sputtered diaphragms
• High SPL capability (143 dB SPL with pad)
• Transformerless balanced output circuits
• 20 dB non-capacitive pad
• 6dB/Octave @ 100Hz high-pass filter
• Stainless steel internal pop/EMI filter

Technical Specifications

Type
Side address, external bias condenser
Frequency Response
10-20 kHz
Polar Pattern
Variable
Impedance
200 ohms
Sensitivity
-36 dBV (16mV) @ 1Pa
Equivalent Noise Level
11 dB-A
Maximum SPL
143 dB SPL (with pad)
Total Harmonic Distortion
Less than 0.15%
Switches
High-pass filter, 20dB pad
High-Pass Filter
100Hz, 6dB/octave
Powering
Minimum requirements are 24-52V phantom power
capable of delivering at least 8 mA.
Connector
Three pin male XLR type.
Finish
Durable charcoal gray urethane. Satin nickle plated
front & rear screen.
Dimensions
2.25” (57.2 mm) Dia., x 7.00” (177.8 mm) High
Net Weight
17.8 oz. (506 grams)
Furnished Accessories
MZM-5 elastic suspension shockmount